US has 2,000 troops in Syria, increase from previous 900, says Pentagon

Dec 20, 2024

"We have been briefing [the media] regularly that there are approximately 900 U.S. troops in Syria," Pentagon Spokesperson Pat Ryder told reporters on Thursday.

Afghan scribe breaks down during Pentagon briefing, asks 'Where is Ashraf Ghani?'

Aug 17, 2021

Washington [US], August 17 : An Afghan journalist broke down during a press briefing of the Pentagon when she asked the whereabouts of President...

Pentagon says Ukraine did not receive fixed-wing aircraft from US, allies

Apr 21, 2022

Washington [US], April 21 : Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby told reporters he mistakenly said in a previous briefing that the allies provided Ukraine with...

US to continue talks with Afghanistan's neighbors about supporting operations

Jul 06, 2021

Washington [US], July 7 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States will continue discussing supporting operations with countries neighboring Afghanistan after the pullout, Pentagon Press Secretary John...

US looks forward to continue to develop relationship with Indian military: Pentagon

Feb 25, 2023

"U.S. and India enjoy a good partnership. We look forward to continuing to develop and foster our relationship with the Indian military," Ryder said...

US rejects report questioning Kabul attack probe, says 'no proof anyone hit by gunfire'

Feb 10, 2022

Washington [US], February 10 : The US Defence Department has rejected the report by CNN, stating that its probe has found no definitive evidence...